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helps to promote access to information and reduce the Actions Required
digital divide.
Making the villages Infrastructure Sufficient requires a range
i) XV Finance Commission (FC) Grants: 40 percent of XV of actions and initiatives. Here are some key areas where
FC grants can be utilized by the Panchayats for meeting infrastructure needs to be created.
the felt needs of the villages which include
a) Office and administrative infrastructure: A Gram
infrastructure.
Panchayat requires a designated office space with basic
Connect to Sankalp administrative infrastructure such as computers,
telephones, and internet connectivity. This helps in the
The Gram Panchayats play a vital role in the preparation of
smooth functioning of the Panchayat and enables
GPDP for the comprehensive development of village. All the
efficient communication with government officials and
Gram Panchayats have taken Sankalp to work towards one to
villagers.
two themes of LSDGs. Sankalp motivate the Gram
Panchayat to sincerely work towards developing the Gram b) Civic infrastructure: Civic infrastructure includes
Panchayat by preparing the development plan of the the provision of basic services such as water supply,
panchayat. The Sankalp of Gram Panchayat would lead to sanitation facilities, solid waste management, street
identifying infrastructure needs of the villages in the lighting, and maintenance of public spaces such as parks
following areas for better service delivery. and community centers.
a) Better Connectivity: Better roads reduce the time and c) Road and transportation infrastructure: The Gram
cost of transportation, enabling quick access to markets, Panchayat needs infrastructure for the development and
education, and healthcare. Ex: Good roads and public maintenance of village roads, bridges, and other
transport provide reliable and efficient transportation transportation facilities such as bus shelters.
services.
d) Health infrastructure: Infrastructure for primary
b) Access to Services: Infrastructure provides the necessary healthcare facilities such as community health centers,
framework for service delivery .Ex; Hospital building, dispensaries, and ambulance services is essential to
medical equipment, and school buildings etc provide basic medical care to the villagers.

c) Quality: Good infrastructure provides high-quality e) Educational infrastructure: Educational
services. Ex: A school with good classrooms, libraries & infrastructure includes the construction and maintenance
lab. provide quality education . of primary schools, secondary schools, and vocational
training centers to provide education and skills training
d) Timeliness: Proper infrastructure ensures services are
to the village's children and youth.
delivered in a time. Ex; A well-functioning emergency
medical service provide timely assistance to patients. f) Social welfare infrastructure: Infrastructure for
social welfare includes the provision of welfare services
e) Safety and Security: Infrastructure can ensure the safety
such as old-age homes, orphanages, and shelters for the
and security of service delivery. Ex: Properly designed
homeless to provide support to vulnerable sections of
and maintained roads reduce accidents
society.
f) Improved Livelihoods: Infrastructure creates more jobs
g) Agricultural infrastructure: Agricultural
&improve local economy and help reduce poverty
infrastructure includes the development of irrigation
facilities, construction of agricultural markets, and

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Theme 6: Village with Self Sufficient Infrastructure